Bill > HB422

This bill modifies Missouri's legal definitions related to commercial feed by explicitly including industrial hemp as a type of commercial feed. Specifically, the bill amends sections 266.160 and 266.180 of Missouri's Revised Statutes to expand the definition of commercial feed to include industrial hemp (as defined in section 195.010) and to clarify that commercial feed containing industrial hemp will not be considered adulterated when used as feed for pets, specialty pets, horses, or laying hens. The bill maintains existing regulations about feed safety and composition while creating a specific exemption for industrial hemp-based feed products. This change effectively recognizes industrial hemp as a legitimate feed ingredient and removes potential regulatory barriers to its use in animal feed, providing more flexibility for farmers and feed manufacturers who want to incorporate industrial hemp into animal nutrition products. The modification reflects the growing acceptance and potential uses of industrial hemp in agricultural and commercial contexts.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB422&year=2025&code=R